The purposes of the Wesley Heights Residential House R-15 zone are to:

Preserve and enhance the low-density character of Wesley Heights by regulating construction and alteration of residential and other buildings in the area;

Preserve in general the current density of the neighborhood;

Allow reasonable opportunities for owners to expand their dwellings; and

Preserve existing trees, access to air and light, and the harmonious design and attractive appearance of the neighborhood.

The R-15 zone is intended to permit detached houses on moderately sized lots.

Detached Dwelling Units

Height (ft.) /Stories 1

Minimum Lot Width (ft.) / Area (sq. ft.)

Lot Occupancy

Front Setback

Rear Yard (ft.)

Side Yard (ft.)2

Pervious Surface (min.)

Zoning Regulation Reference

R-15

40

50

40% for lots < 5,000 sq. ft.

All residential buildings shall have a front setback equal to or greater than the
average setback of all structures on the same side of the street in the block where
the building in question is located.

1 Institutional buildings or structures may be erected to a height not exceeding 90 ft., not including the penthouse, provided that the building or structure shall be removed from all lot lines of its lot a distance of not less than 1 ft. for each foot of height in excess of that authorized in the zone in which it is located.2 For a building subject to a side yard requirement, but which has an existing side yard less than 8 ft. wide, an extension or addition may be made to the building; provided, that the width of the existing side yard shall not be decreased; and provided further, that the width of the existing side yard shall be a minimum of 5 ft.